Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - The Study of Chemical Reactions - Problems - Page 137: Problem 4-4 b

Answer

This can be achieved by keeping a high ratio of cyclohexane as compared to chlorine.

Work Step by Step

A high ratio of cyclohexane as compared to chlorine will ensure that a large yield of chlorocyclohexane is obtained because chlorine radicals will mostly encounter cyclohexane molecules and substitute one hydrogen to form chlorocyclohexane
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